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Detectives investigating a hit and run in St Matthews Way, Leicester, have released CCTV footage of a man they would like to speak to.

The collision happened near the junction with Wharf Street North shortly before 1.30pm on Monday, March 18.

A silver VW Golf GTi collided with a woman who was using the pedestrian crossing before driving off.

The woman, who is in her 50s, was taken to the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham with serious injuries.

She has since been discharged.

Police are appealing for witnesses (Image: Leicester Mercury)

Detective Constable Seamus Burns, the investigating officer, said: “Today we are renewing our appeal for information and we are particularly keen to speak to the man seen on CCTV, as we believe he may have seen what happened.

“If that person is you – or you know who he is – then please get in touch as he could have information that could help our investigation.

Police are appealing for witnesses (Image: Leicester Mercury)

“I would still like to speak to anyone else who witnessed the collision but has not yet spoken to police. Please cast your mind back.

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“Were you driving along St Matthews Way on that Monday afternoon, or were you using the pedestrian crossing?

“If you have any information about this incident, no matter how insignificant you think it may be, we would still like to speak to you.”